7 Common Foot Problems We Can Treat With Custom Orthotics

What if addressing your foot issue was as simple as slipping something into your shoe?

With custom orthotics, we create shoe inserts tailored to your foot and its needs. With the proper blend of support and cushioning, we address a wide range of podiatric problems — and some other health issues, too. 

Our team at Rogers Foot & Ankle Institute often recommends orthotics because they’re an easy and effective way to bring people relief. We can even customize your orthotics at our offices in American Fork or Saratoga Springs, Utah.

Here are seven instances when we might recommend these personalized shoe inserts:

#1: Flat feet

If you have flat feet, orthotics provide the support and shock absorption your foot naturally lacks. The shoe insert props up your foot on the inner side to create the arch you need to avoid misalignment in your feet, ankles, legs, and hips. 

#2: Toe deformities

When your toes don’t extend straight out and lay flat, it can cause issues inside your shoes. Fortunately, orthotics provide the protective layer you need to prevent making the problem worse while also supporting healthy toe alignment.

Specifically, we might recommend orthotics for people with bunions and hammertoes. 

#3: Corns and calluses

Corns and calluses develop when your shoes rub excessively against the skin on your feet. With the right orthotics, you can promote the healing of current calluses and corns and prevent your feet from developing new ones. 

#4: Plantar fasciitis

You get plantar fasciitis when the thick band of tissue on the bottom of your foot becomes inflamed. Orthotics cushion that band and better stabilize your foot to prevent excess stress on this tissue. 

#5: Injuries 

Whether you just hurt your foot or ankle playing a sport or you have an issue that keeps recurring — like chronic ankle instability — orthotics can help. 

These shoe inserts support your healing. In fact, a recent review of 27 studies found that orthotics are helpful for repairing connective tissue disorders, tendon and ligament injuries, and more. 

Furthermore, orthotics can help you prevent re-injury. 

#6: Morton’s neuroma

We can tailor your orthotics to cushion the neuroma (pinched nerve in your foot). This helps to relieve your discomfort. 

#7: Other health conditions

People with non-foot-related health conditions might benefit from orthotics. Specifically, we often recommend them for folks with arthritis and diabetes. 

The right orthotics distribute weight across your foot and ankles, protecting sensitive joints due to arthritis. 

For people with diabetes, orthotics minimize the risk of developing diabetic foot ulcers. 

If you think you might benefit from orthotics, don’t hesitate to make an appointment with us. Contact our team at the Rogers Foot & Ankle Institute by calling us at (801) 756-4200.